Listening is a complex construct studied in various fields, including psychology, education,
marketing, management, and medicine. Despite its importance, there is no agreed definition …

Despite having more opportunities than ever to connect with strangers, and much to gain
from doing so, people often refrain from talking with, and listening to, strangers. We propose …

People are frequently concerned about the impressions they make on others (referred to as
metaperceptions), but their insights are often inaccurate. Illustrating the phenomenon called …

Metaperceptions (or the impressions people believe to make on others) are a potential
source of misconception in conversations involving members of the same ethnic community …

People often think about how they are perceived by others, but their perceptions (described
as metaperceptions) are frequently off-target. Speakers communicating in their first …

A growing body of the literature on interpersonal listening has revealed numerous positive
outcomes in the workplace. For example, employees who listen well are perceived as …

Extant literature shows that small conversations with strangers can help improve individuals'
wellbeing while reducing feelings of loneliness. Nevertheless, previous studies on talking to …

Some participants in the conversation about changing scientific norms have recommended
that researchers articulate detailed, formalized theories from the outset. Also, leading …

People worry about how they are seen by others, but their insights (called metaperceptions)
are often too negative. For instance, many speakers believe that their interlocutors like them …

Conversation can be a vehicle for human flourishing, with its ability to invite expression,
generate and translate ideas, and build enduring relationships. On the other hand …